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TMC is certain to go; people in West Bengal want change: PM Narendra Modi

Published By : Admin | February 2, 2019 | 12:20 IST
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PM Narendra Modi addressed rallies at Thakurnagar and Durgapur in West Bengal. Both the rallies saw PM Modi launch attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress led government in the state. PM Modi expressed confidence that in the upcoming elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party would emerge victorious in the state.

Addressing a huge rally in Thakurnagar, PM Modi praised the Matua sect founder Harichand Thakur for his contribution to society and recalled the contribution of Shri Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, author of Pather Panchali. He spoke at length about the interim budget presented in the Parliament yesterday. Highlighting the outcomes and benefits of the Interim budget, he said, “Our budget will benefit over 3 crore taxpayers, more than 12 crore farmers and 40 crore unorganised labourers.”

PM Modi also highlighted the Centre’s budget proposal of giving Rs. 6000 per annum to small farmers. He said, “You won’t have to pay any syndicate tax, the money will be paid directly to your bank account.” Attacking the Congress for its farm loan waivers, PM Modi remarked that only those who never took any loan had their loans waived off. Citing the example of a farmer from Madhya Pradesh who only got Rs 13 after he applied for a loan waiver, he said that the cash transfer scheme is much superior as it will be completely transparent.

At the rally in Durgapur, PM Modi said that people’s affection towards him and the BJP has kept Didi (West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee) out of sleep. Noting an incident of political violence in Durgapur ahead of the rally, PM Modi sad, “The behaviour of the TMC towards the BJP Karyakartas is condemnable. They even injured one of our Karyakartas yesterday. But it is the enthusiasm within the Karyakarta that today I can see him at the rally. Such is our Karyakarta’s devotion to serve the people.” Further adding, PM Modi said, “I used to think that Didi who herself has suffered a lot during Left regime will not walk on the same path, but I was surprised that she adopted the same tactics. The ruling TMC is certain to go. People in West Bengal want change.”

Stating that the TMC led government was not serious about development of West Bengal, PM Modi said, “The Central government is making efforts to develop infrastructure in the state and crores of rupees have been allocated for several railway projects in West Bengal. But the TMC government isn’t serious about the state's development.

PM Modi also blamed the West Bengal government of blocking benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the state. He said, “TMC government is preventing the benefits of schemes from reaching the poor for whom these projects are meant. The government in West Bengal is blocking the benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Nothing can be more shameful than blocking benefits of schemes meant for the poor!”

Accusing the ruling TMC of “playing with the future of Bengal”, PM Modi hit out at the state government over the scams in the state. “People are well aware of Triple T- Trinamool Tolabaazi Tax. No one opposed this culture of syndicate and TTT, which is why the TMC had a free rein. But now, the BJP will oppose this. The Chowkidar has started a cleanliness drive against this culture,” PM Modi said.

“The TMC has not even spared education sector from scams. Every child in West Bengal is aware of the Trinamool Tolabaazi Tax. West Bengal is the only state where you have to pay tax for education”, PM Modi added.

Referring to the Mahagathbandhan’s rally at Brigade Ground earlier, PM Modi stated, “The people who were on the stage in Kolkata did not use to see each other face to face four years ago. Now, they are hugging each other. They are afraid of this Chowkidar.”

The rally concluded with PM Modi reiterating his commitment to fight corruption. “My fight against black money will continue. The Opposition is cursing me as they are feeling the heat of measures we are undertaking to eliminate corruption and black money. They are not even allowing agencies like the CBI and ED to enter the state to probe. What do they fear?” he questioned.

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The Inflection Point: Modi’s Ascendancy in 2014

The 2014 general elections marked the BJP’s shift from opposition to dominance. Shri Modi’s leadership turned the BJP into into a cohesive and relentlessly innovative political powerhouse. His mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas gave voters a vision of inclusive growth. In fact, for the first time in the history of the Indian republic that a leader not only led his party to victory three consecutive times, but did so while increasing the votes polled in every election. From more than 17 crore votes in 2014, the party surged to nearly 23 crore in 2019, and a historic 23.5 crore in 2024.

When compared with Congress under Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress’ votes dropped by over 60 lakh votes after his consecutive election. This growth underscores the impact of a leader who has not just inspired but galvanized the nation.

From the heart of rural India to the bustling urban centres, PM Modi’s vision for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, when India celebrates the centenary of its Independence from the British, has resonated universally. In six states and UTs, the BJP managed to win all seats, and in Odisha, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, the BJP missed the 100% mark by just one seat.

The Congress would be well suited to recollect that the total seats it managed to win in 2014, 2019 and 2024 falls short of the BJP’s tally in 2024 alone – a mandate the Congress said, is synonymous with the ‘Grand-old’ Party’s resurgence.

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In a country where anti-incumbency has traditionally dominated electoral narratives, the BJP under PM Modi has redefined the rules of engagement. The party’s ability to retain power in states like Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra exemplifies this shift.

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PM Modi’s leadership has been instrumental in the NDA’s ability to breach strongholds of regional parties, as evidenced by the remarkable victories in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. In Odisha, the BJP not only ended the BJD’s 24-year reign but also formed a government for the first time, capturing 78 of the 147 assembly seats and 20 of the 21 Lok Sabha seats. This triumph was driven by grassroots mobilization and a focus on last-mile development, embodying Modi’s vision of inclusive progress.

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The BJP, under PM Modi, is moving forward with a vision to strengthen the democratic process itself. The “One Nation, One Election” proposal represents a bold step towards synchronizing state and national elections, aiming to reduce costs, streamline governance, and minimize disruptions. With an estimated saving of Rs. 4.5 lakh crore, this initiative reflects the BJP’s commitment to optimizing resources and enhancing efficiency.

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As Congress’s narratives of a diminishing impact of the Prime Minister’s influence collapse under the weight of BJP’s electoral achievements, it becomes evident that PM Modi’s leadership is unparalleled in Indian politics.

The BJP and NDA are now in government in as many as 16 States and UTs. Even when we consider the past one year alone, the NDA has managed to win in every region vis-à-vis Haryana in the North, Maharashtra in the West, Odisha in East, Andhra Pradesh in the South and Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim in the Northeast.

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